How horrible of your neighbor to do that! Years ago, when I was in 3rd grade, we were living with my uncle right before we moved to Germany. My uncle's neighbors had a beagle and I can't remember what kind the other one was. My brother and I really liked those dogs. We had to give ours away before we moved. Anyway, someone poisoned them.

They have great personality. They are super playful, but if you pet one he will roll onto his back, make little "hrrr" noises (wookie!) and sit up and lick your hand a whole bunch if you stop petting him until you pet him again. They're also big time smilers, and SLEEP on their backs... and super cute!